Hempfield High students swim circles around sharks
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Hempfield High School students in teacher Chris Hanusa’s Entrepreneurship II class supplied the “sharks” with business ventures they could sink their teeth into during presentations at the school on Jan. 15.
Hempfield’s “Shark Tank” event is modeled after the ABC reality television show of the same name, where aspiring entrepreneurs pitch products to potential investors, who are referred to as “sharks.”
The sharks then decide if they wish to invest in the product.
In Hempfield’s version, the dollar figures discussed are not real, but the products most certainly are.
The students’ proposals were impressive enough to transform the sharks from
blood-thirsty carnivores to congenial complimenters.
“It was fantastic,” said shark Jeff Bertoni of Market Street Sports. “We’ve now done this for 10 years with the different classes. Every year, the kids come up with new ideas and better ideas. Their presentations are better, to the point that, this year, the four presentations we watched, each one of them I think could have gone on the real ‘Shark Tank.’ For us, it’s really exciting to see that and the energy the kids bring to it.”
Bertoni’s colleagues from Market Street Sports, Jason Jesberger and Keanen Fraley-Hogg, and Abby Kiebach from Wheatland Federal Credit Union, also served as sharks.
“It’s really exciting,” Fraley-Hogg said. “I haven’t been doing this as long as the other guys, but it’s always exciting when we see districts we work
Whitaker on Wheels brings science to Centerville
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Centerville Elementary School first-graders did not need to take a field trip to Harrisburg to find out what the Whitaker Center offers.
Whitaker on Wheels brought the science experience to the students.
Whitaker on Wheels, the center’s mobile lab, visited Centerville Elementary on Jan. 24, sponsored by the school’s PTO.
“This is the first year we’ve had
BY JEFF FALK
There are a great many Lancaster County nonprofits seeking to fulfill basic needs. But there’s so much more to life than bare necessities.
Not only does Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County (CAPLC) want its clients to survive, but the nonprofit also wants them to thrive.
“There are folks in our community who are living with low incomes,” said Kristy Aurand,
who’s been CAPLC’s chief development officer for eight years.
“When any one group of people do better, we all do better. Every person has value, and we’re all members of the same community. We get to do this work, and we hope that everyone sees this work as important, not just the people receiving our services. Lancaster County is a strong community, but we know that not everyone is benefiting from the growth and development. It’s all of our responsibilities to be a
See “Shark Tank” pg 3
Hempfield students (from left) Jennifer Maldonado, Isabella Ames, and Karly Flores demonstrate their app, Fashionista.
Centerville Elementary School students (from left) Samuel Flurry, Mitchell Canetti, and Henry Sommers team up to build a structure.
part of that.”
DISPLAY AD CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Phone: 717-492-2530 • Fax: 717-892-6016
SUBMIT CAMERA-READY ADS TO: sales@engleonline.com
SUBMIT CLASSIFIED ADS ONLINE AT: epcclassifieds.com • classifieds@engleonline.com
The Merchandiser reserves the right to reject any advertisement. The Merchandiser assumes no financial responsibility for any typographical errors in advertisements but will reprint that portion of an ad in which error occurs. Advertisers submitting artwork and images for use in advertisements assume all liability in regards to trademark and copyright infringements.
EMAIL: news@engleonline.com
PHONE: 1-800-800-1833 ext. 6018
We encourage civic and fraternal groups, schools, churches, Scouting groups, and other local organizations to submit news releases of general interest to the majority of our readership. Primary consideration is given to dated articles of an informative nature–activities and events of local interest sponsored, presented, or planned by area organizations and institutions. Related photographs of good quality are encouraged also, but complete picture identification must be included. Undated articles of general interest are used as space permits. All articles must contain a contact name and telephone number.
CIRCULATION/DISTRIBUTION:
PHONE: 1-800-800-1833 ext. 6014
Printing & Publishing Co., Inc. | PO Box 500, Mount Joy, PA 17552 TOWNLIVELY.COM MAIL NEWS TO:
Headquartered at 601 S. Queen St., Lancaster, CAPLC operates under the motto of “People. Empowered.” The organization serves its clients through 10 distinct programs in four focus areas - early education, health and nutrition, household stability and safety empowerment. With satellite offices at 560 S. Reading Road, Ephrata, and 400 Chestnut St., Columbia, CAPLC offers individuals services through its Thrive to Five program, WIC (Women, Infants and Children), nutrition education, senior centers, food distribution, utility assistance, Early Learning Resource Center, RISE (Resilient. Inspired. Strong. Empowered.), Crispus Attucks Community Center and domestic violence services.
else is out there.”
EMAIL: circulation@engleonline.com Mailed outside our circulation area for $36/year.
“I think we do have a unique opportunity,” said Aurand. “Each of these 10 programs has its own whys and whats. For the participants, the net that’s cast is pretty wide. If people are coming to us for one service, they might have a need for another service. We can do a lot of it here, but it’s not exhaustive. Our employees also know what
According to an American Community Survey, the poverty rate in Lancaster County was 8.2% in 2023, meaning 44,195 Lancaster County residents were living below the federal poverty level. In that same year, CAPLC served 45,609 individuals, almost entirely from Lancaster County, and distributed over 880,000 pounds of food to local pantries.
“These are folks who, for whatever reason, find themselves living with low incomes,” said Aurand. “Most of our programs are income qualifying; some are not. We want to get folks to thriving. We want to see that the resources we are providing are making a difference and lifting their families. It all comes back to economics. These resources are really adding to a person’s economic portfolio. We all have goals for our families.”
The operation of CAPLC relies on the work of 300 employees, more than 33,000 volunteer hours annually and about 300 local partnerships. CAPLC is funded through the fed eral community services block grant program, as well as private and business donations.
Partnership was founded in Lancaster County in 1966.
The national program was established by the Economic Opportunity Act partly through the stated initiative, “It is the policy of the United States to eliminate the paradox of poverty in the midst of plenty in this nation.”
“In the 1960s, the Lyndon Johnson administration launched the war on poverty,” said Aurand. “That’s what community action grew out of. It came from the idea that poverty exists in the midst of plenty.”
For additional information about Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County, go to www .caplanc.org.
Dayspring schedules open house
Dayspring Christian Academy invites families with soon-to-be preschoolers, prekindergartners, and kindergartners to an open house on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m. at the school, 120 College Ave., Mountville. The event will feature A Very Hungry Caterpillar Valentine’s party that will focus on 1 Corinthians 16:14, “Do everything in love.” Parents will meet teachers and learn the distinctives of the Principle Approach, a method of thinking and living by God’s truth and the method of education used at Dayspring. The station-centered event will allow visitors to see the way Dayspring teaches math, science/ STEM, the Bible, reading, and more. The preschool program is appropriate for children who turn 3 years old by Sept. 1 and lays the foundation for a Principle Approach education. This program
See Dayspring pg 4
“Collaboration is so important,” said Aurand. “It’s one of the founding blocks of community action. We can’t do it all. The collaboration is really, really deep and for the full benefit of the community.”
“I truly believe that the best part of it is being able to work with a group of people every day who are committed to moving the mission forward,” Aurand added. “Even though our roles may be different, that’s what we’re all working toward.”
One of more than 1,000 branches nationally, Community Action
Members of CAPLC’s senior leadership team gather at a staff meeting.
with implementing different aspects of the business world we work in. It’s not something I see that often. So when I come in here, it helps educate myself on how the youth of today view the business of the future. It helps me just as much as it helps them, I think.”
Kiebach said she admires the students’ dedication and creativity.
Kiebach wound up striking a “deal” with students Isabella Ames, Karly Flores, and Jennifer Maldonado, the minds behind Fashionista.
Fashionista is an app designed to help people coordinate outfits using clothes they already own.
Geared toward girls and young women, plans include a free app and a subscription model.
Originally seeking $37,000 for 3% equity in their company, the students made a deal with two sharks to bring in $37,500 in exchange for 6% equity, three to each shark.
Ames, Flores, and Maldonado each brainstormed a fashion-related product. After being put together, they elected to go with Ames’ app.
“I came up with the idea because I kind of had the issue of not knowing what to wear in the morning and spending 10 minutes looking at my closet, trying on 20 different shirts before just wearing a sweatshirt,” Ames said. “So I had that problem, and I wanted to come up with a solution for it.”
The students showed a prototype on PowerPoint that demonstrated how the app would function.
“We were at first thinking we could find someone to make our app, but it didn’t really work out,” said Flores. “We had difficulty trying to design the app, but it came out great,” said Flores.
Maldonado said the group had been planning the presentation since mid-October.
“We’ve been working on the project over and over again to make sure it’s good,” Maldonado noted.
Two other teams presented 3-D printed prototypes, one designed to make it safer to drink from a water fountain and
another that provides a practical way to distribute spices.
Students Benjamin Machuma, Sebastian Smith, and Zion Caban created an app parents can use to limit the time their children, referred to as “screenagers,” can spend on a particular app, such as Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
Caban formulated the project while observing the negative impact of too much screen time on others.
Smith relished the opportunity to simulate a television show he appreciates.
“I felt like I was on the show,” said Smith. “It went pretty well. We got an offer that was very gracious. It helped us a lot. We’re going to be able to pay ourselves.”
Machuma enjoyed the experience. “It was amazing working with these guys,” he said. “We divided the work. Sebastian was amazing at designing the app. Zion was amazing at being the front face of the presentation. We are a good combination together.”
It is the 12th year for Hempfield’s “Shark Tank” project, the fourth year with the Entrepreneurship II class participating.
It shows no sign of jumping the shark. “We upped the ante when we did the Entrepreneurship II class,” Hanusa said.
“It’s a college credit class, so as a result we only take juniors and seniors, and we are able to raise expectations where you have to come up with something real.” Hanusa is not surprised by how well his students present their products because he sees their preparation throughout the semester.
He is, however, astonished his students continue to raise the bar.
“We’re at the point that we’ve been doing this so many years; how can you come up with something new? And they still do it every single semester,”
Hanusa said.
The lessons will pay dividends especially if the students choose to begin their own busi ness. “We’ve been talking about, ‘How do you truly start a business?’ Hanusa said. “We use what’s called a lean start-up model. You can mitigate your risk by doing a lot of customer discovery up front.” They do interviews to get opin ions from outside the classroom.
“We also give the groups mentors and I encourage them to talk to the men tors every week or two weeks via email or phone. We use classroom time to do that because I think it’s important,” said Hanusa He believes his students are seizing the chance. “They do a great job of rising to the opportunity and the occasion and take full advantage of it,” Hanusa said.
Students (from left) Benjamin Machuma, Zion Caban, and Sebastian Smith make their presentation to the sharks.
BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: Senior Pastors
Ron & Mary Buch; Sundays at 10am. Contemporary worship & messages of freedom, healing, deliverance and discipleship. Children’s ministry includes nursery through Sr. High. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 7-8pm; Check our web site for scheduled home bible studies.; JA Jesus based recovery meeting Saturday 7-8:30p. Men and Women groups meet monthly. Family Fun Night bi-monthly 6:30-9:00, Jr. and Sr. High youth group meets alternating months. Local and International outreaches. Web site: www.breakoutministries.org or Call for details. 2400 Anita Court, Leola, PA 17540. Ph.: (717)656-8366
CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH:
1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Doug Paglia, Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am Children’s Sunday School: 9-10 am. Refreshments & Fellowship: 10-10:30 am. Adult Sunday School at 10:30-11:30 am. Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. For more information, call: 717-653-5175.
CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES: “Inclusive Refuge – Compassionate Justice –Environmental Advocacy.” 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, 17603. Rev. Kathryn Kuhn, Sr. Pastor. Sunday Worship: In-person at 10am (Combined Worship Service) followed by 11am Social Hour. Services also available by phone (888-440-0106) or online at www.apostlesucc.org
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, and Reach Out with us! Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 a.m. We’re located at 331 Anderson Ferry Road in Marietta (off Rt 441 on Rt 772). Learn more at cbcpa.org.
FAITH BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 151 Donnerville Rd., Lancaster (one block south of Columbia Avenue). Pastor: Keith M. Long. 8:45 am Sunday School (with nursery and classes for children, youth and adults); 10:15 a.m. SundayWorship Service (with nursery and children’s church). Wed.: 6:30 p.m. AWANA Clubs (K6); Wed.: 6:30 pm Youth Group 717-285-1900. www.faithbfc.com
HABECKER MENNONITE CHURCH: A growing intercultural church that loves God, its neighbors and the world. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10 am. Located at 451 Habecker Church Rd., Lancaster, PA. Active youth group. All are Welcome! Website: habeckerchurch.com
ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH: A Reconciling in Christ (Open & Affirming Congregation). Located at 700 Pleasure Rd.Lancaster. Robin Fero, Pastor. In-person worship: Sat. 5 pm & Sun. 10 am. Online Worship at www.stmatthewelc.com For more info, call (717) 394-9607, or visit our web site.
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Christopher Rankin, Pastor. Phone: (717) 569-1632. Sunday Schedule: 7:45 am Worship with Holy Communion; 9:00 am Sunday School for all ages; 10:00 am Koinonia (Fellowship Time); 10:30 am Worship (Holy Communion twice a month) Online service is available by visiting www.trinityeastpete.org “Catch the Vision, Share the Joy!””
WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Wayside offers two services: 9:00 am Traditional with choir, 10:00 Fellowship & 10:30 am Contemporary with band & Children’s Ministry. For more info, visit www.waysidepc.org or (717) 898-1551.
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH/ LANDISVILLE: 85 East Brandt Blvd. 717-898-2911; adminzelc@comcast.net In-person worship at 9am. Live-stream link can be found at zionhempfield.net under the worship tab and on the Zion Lutheran Hempfield Facebook page. Adult Sunday School in-person at 10:15am. Pastor Timothy Seitz-Brown.
Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only. (Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533
Dayspring
offers an introduction to the alphabet, and students learn about a Bible hero for each letter of the alphabet; this course of study culminates with Bible Character Day, complete with costumes. Age-appropriate history, science, literature, and math lessons are woven together and rooted in God’s Word. Guided free play incorporates principles of self-government, order, and unity. Circle time incorporates songs, the calendar, weather, colors, and Bible stories. Daily art projects incorporate a history, science, Bible, and literature focus. Preschool students attend class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 to 11 a.m.
The prekindergarten program is appropriate for children who are 4 years old or who just turned 5 at the start of the school year. The program is activity-oriented while introducing the
structure and rigors of a formal classroom setting. As a first step into scholarship, the student notebook is introduced, and students begin formal steps toward reading through the Sound Sensible program. Students develop early math skills, learn a Bible verse for each letter of the alphabet, and delve into literature as they study the life of Beatrix Potter. They explore music, art, and the environment around them, and they learn to experience the wonder of creation.
The kindergarten program is appropriate for students who are 5 years old or are young 6-year-olds at the start of the school year. The program is still activity-oriented, but more emphasis is placed on paper-and-pencil activities and structured seat work. The student notebook is expanded and built upon as a tool for scholarship. The Writing Road to Reading literacy program and the Really Great Reading phonics program are introduced at this level. Students expand their phonetic awareness and segmentation in preparation for beginning to read; many children learn to read before completing kindergarten.
Sportsmen’s group sets activities
The Manheim Sportsmen’s Association, 552 Oak Tree Road, Manheim, has announced its upcoming activities. For details, visit www.manheim sportsmanassoc.org.
The Manheim Sportsmen’s Association will hold its monthly meetings at 7 p.m. on Thursdays, Feb. 13 and March 13. New members are welcome.
Trap shooting will be held at noon on Sundays, Feb. 9 to March 9; at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, March 12, 19, and 26; and at 10 a.m. on Saturdays, March 15, 22, and 29. All trap shoots are open to the public. The club will also offer “BIG 50” ATA registered shoots on the aforementioned Sundays. For more details, call Matt at 215-208-3731.
The retirees may gather for coffee and fellowship on Mondays, Feb. 10 and March 10, at 8 a.m. Food will be available. Admission is by donation. For more information, contact
Curt at 717-665-7729 or Mike at 717-224-0747.
The Manheim Central High School rifle team uses the indoor range each weekday from 3:15 to 6 p.m., with a few exceptions when the team travels to other schools for matches. The range is closed each day the team is practicing or hosting another school match. The rifle team will finish its season in early March. Any changes will be posted on the aforementioned website. Bingo will be held on Friday, March 7, at 5:30 p.m. at Lancaster County Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. The cost includes 20 games of bingo, and the prizes will include cash; meat from Hummer’s; a Blackstone griddle; and items from brands such as Ruger, Taurus, Savage, and Winchester. To purchase tickets or for more information, call Joyce at 717-468-1334.
Church plans chili fundraiser
Faith United Methodist Church, 1290 Fruitville Pike, Lititz, will host a chili fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 9, from noon to 2 p.m. or until sold out. Vegan and meat options will be available with a fee per quart, and added toppings will be provided.
Takeouts only will be offered; there will be no eat-in service. The entrance to the parking lot is on Koser Road. To preorder, visit www.faithumc.us and click on “Online Giving” or call 717-560-0321. Walk-ins are also welcome.
The preschool, prekindergarten, and kindergarten classes use field studies to bring to life what students learn in the classroom. In all programs, the seeds of scholarship are sown in every academic subject to inspire a love of learning and appreciation for God’s hand in all the children do.
For more information or to register for the Early
Student Elorm Seshie of Mountville participates in an activity as part of Dayspring’s prekindergarten program.
Whitaker on Wheels
the opportunity to have them here,” first-grade teacher Shannon Hess said. “We’re very excited about it.”
In the Mighty Engineers program, Centerville students were split into four groups and tasked with building one house at each of the four stations. The students used straws, sticks, bricks (Legos), and cups and cardboard.
“The students get to work together,” said Hess. “They get to participate in hands-on activities. They’re collaborating. They’re making decisions.”
The group science project fits nicely into the school’s curriculum. “We do a lot with science and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) activities, extending the curriculum as far as being able to work together, being able to talk to each other, being able to listen to each other, which is a big part of being a student,” said Hess. “I’m interested in seeing what the students are saying and doing and if they’re making compromises.”
Parent volunteers Shannon Reely and Brittaney Ortland spent the morning with their daughters while helping the entire class. They said Whitaker on Wheels is a worthwhile program.
“I think it’s great,” said Ortland. “We know Whitaker Center just from being in the area, and it’s a great place. The Whitaker on Wheels program that is mobile I think is great to get an extra side of learning.”
Ortland’s daughter, Perry, enjoyed the experience. “I like it. It’s fun,” Perry said. “I like building with the Legos and straws.” Elyse Rittle of Whitaker on Wheels’ early childhood
and community outreach education team led the project at Centerville Elementary.
“I hope the students take away that when you’re doing something with engineering, it goes through a cycle, and what you do the first time might not work and that you should be able to persevere through and try something again,” said Rittle. “And you’re always working to improve it.”
Based in Harrisburg, Whitaker on Wheels travels throughout the area, including Adams, Lebanon, Lancaster, and Cumberland counties, Rittle said. “Anybody who is interested in our community outreach education program from Whitaker on Wheels, we will try to make it work,” she said.
Rittle was enjoying her morning at Centerville Elementary School.
“Everybody here has been so welcoming, which is so nice,” she said. “Everybody was well-prepared for me to come in and had everything set up for me ahead of time, which I really appreciate.
It’s been fantastic working with the teachers and administration so far.”
The Whitaker Center is located at 222 Market St., Harrisburg. “Whitaker Center is a really unique place,” Rittle said. “We have a lot of different things housed under one roof, in one building.”
The Sunoco Performing Arts Theater works with local theater groups and has big-name acts perform. The Select Medical digital cinema shows documentaries in 3-D and Hollywood movies. The PNC Innovation Zone is a gaming studio where visitors can learn about coding or play video games such as Mario Kart.
“It’s a pretty open-ended space,” said Rittle. “Then we also have our UPMC Science Center, which is a science center geared toward children in sixth grade and under. We are able to house a lot of different programs within that science center. We have lot of different things we do all year in that space.”
Whitaker Center opened its doors on Sept. 9, 1999, welcoming visitors to a unique experience in education and entertainment. It was named in memory of the founder of AMP Incorporated (now TE Connectivity), Uncas A. Whitaker and his wife, Helen F. Whitaker, in recognition of more than $8 million contributed by The Whitaker Foundation and the Helen F. Whitaker Fund. The Whitaker Foundation was established upon Uncas’ death in 1975 to support biomedical engineering research and education. Helen created The Helen F. Whitaker Fund, which supported training for classical musicians. Both foundations provided major support to build the facility. Whitaker Center is viewed as an enduring legacy to their generous philanthropy and regional stewardship, according to the Whitaker Center website.
Former Harrisburg Mayor Stephen R. Reed, who was an integral part of the project, referred to Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts as “Harrisburg’s crown jewel.”
Before Whitaker Center became a reality, there was a need to create a place that promoted science and the arts and could culturally enrich the downtown area. Now thanks to the support of many visionaries throughout Pennsylvania and the surrounding
region, including more than 300 corporations, foundations and individuals have invested in Whitaker Center, a cultural center that directly impacts the area in which they live, work, or serve, the website added.
Thanks to Whitaker on Wheels, that impact can now be found at Centerville Elementary and many other local schools.
scan this code for more local news townlively.com
Elyse Rittle of Whitaker on Wheels’ early childhood and community outreach education team reads a book to Centerville Elementary students.
Centerville Elementary School students (from left) Perry Ortland (leaning forward), Zariah Pollard, Scarlett Keely, and Lila Meirowitz build a house out of Legos.
Improvements in the works at amphitheater
Long’s Park Amphitheater Foundation is making improvements in anticipation of its upcoming Summer Music Series. New concrete pads are being installed for the speaker towers. To learn more, contact David Wauls at 717-471-2083.
Property chair Randy Weidner (front) is overseeing the construction.
PLACE AN AD
epcclassifieds.com
HELP WANTED
General
PT JOB! Looking for a rewarding job?
CAREGIVERS NEEDED: CNA'S, HHA's & care assistants, make a difference in the life of a senior & put your caregiving experience to work. All shifts available. Visiting Angels at 717-393-3450.
SUNDAY MANAGER-ON-DUTY AT THE AMISH EXPERIENCE, 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand. Hours are generally 11:00am to 5:00pm March through November. Manage the box office, ensuring tours depart on time, with the correct number of guests, and that staff are in place to cover their tours at the right time. The position also entails ringing in tickets, answering the phone, greeting customers. Pay is $13.00 per hour. If you would like to apply, please contact Sharon JacksonJohnson at 717-768-8400 ext. 216 or email Sharon@AmishExperience.com
VAN DRIVER NEEDED
Must be hard working, reliable & customer service oriented individuals that provide world-class service experience in a positive & compassionate manner. Driver Must demonstrate a high level of resourcefulness & flexibility. Must be Professional with excellent communication skills. For more details, contact Ryanshmaltz@gmail.com
Mechanical Trades
INDUSTRIAL SPRAY PAINTER Call: 610-384-6112
MACHINIST/MACHINE OPERATOR Call: 610-384-6112
MASTER MIG WELDER Call: 610-384-6112
PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE AT TOWNLIVELY.COM
YOUR ATTENTION
BECOME A PUBLISHED AUTHOR. We want to Read Your Book! Dorrance Publishing-Trusted by Authors Since 1920. Book manuscript submissions currently being reviewed. Comprehensive Services: Consultation, Production, Promotion and Distribution. Call for your Free Author’s Guide 1-866-482-1576 or visit: dorranceinfo.com/macnet.
INFLATION IS AT 40 year highs. Interest rates are way up. Credit Cards. Medical Bills. Car Loans. Do you have $10k or more in debt? Call NATIONAL DEBT RELIEF and find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than what you owe! FREE quote: 1-866-272-0492
REPLACE YOUR ROOF with the best
ELDER CARE
$1.OO/yd. Near Millersville. Call 717-872-2134 for appt.
BUYING TOYS & COLLECTIBLES www.DNRCollectibles.com PA’s Largest Buyer of Toys & Collectibles 27 E Lancaster Street, Red Lion, PA Hours: M-W 8am-4pm, Th.-F by appt. 717-329-8167 • rhoward1771@gmail.com Toys Vintage or Modern, New or Used, Hess Trucks, Barbies, Diecast, Hot Wheels & Matchbox, Action Figures, Models, Trains, Sports Cards/Memorabilia, Movie/Music Memorabilia, Video Games & much more!
Lawn & Garden
AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING 717-208-2265 • SPRING CLEANUP, MULCH, EDGING, TRIMMING, PLANTING, SM. TREE/SHRUB REMOVAL. Sr. Discount!
FREE REMOVAL of Riding Mowers. Call/text Jim 717-940-9029
Pets
GERMAN SHORT-HAIRED POINTER Puppies, liver and roan with ticking, great family dogs and hunters. Ready March 20th. Vet checked, shots and dewormed, $900. (717)572-7509
Sporting Goods
WANTED INSTANT PAYMENT 1 gun or collection - will travel Kinsey’s Outdoors, 717-653-5524
ARMORY M1A plus accessories, $2,000. Call 717-344-8345
x2.
People work on the new concrete pads.
Miscellaneous
DON’T LET THE stairs limit your mobility! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall, or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-844-317-5246.
FREE REMOVAL OF SCRAP METAL Appliances • Cash for Cars Call: 717-487-4515
METAL ROOFING - A Real Roof for your House, Garage, Barn, also for Siding & Interior Liner. Seconds at Discount Prices. Made in Ephrata, PA. Email: sales@7174455222.com 717-445-5222
PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a GENERAC Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-year warranty with qualifying purchase. Call 1855-465-7624 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move.
PREPARE FOR POWER outages with Briggs & Stratton© PowerProtect(TM) standby generators - the most powerful home standby generators available. Industry-leading comprehensive warranty - 7 years ($849 value). Proudly made in the U.S.A. Call Briggs & Stratton 1-855-556-2581
PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE AT TOWNLIVELY.COM
FREE ITEMS
HAVE SOMETHING TO GIVE AWAY? Place a FREE Ad! Call 1-800-428-4211 15 word, private party ad for 1 week (some restrictions apply)
PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE AT TOWNLIVELY.COM
NATIONAL
AGING ROOF? NEW Homeowner? Storm Damage? You need a local expert provider that proudly stands behind their work. Fast, free estimate. Financing available. Call 1888-878-9091. Have property zip code!
ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS! Discover oxygen therapy that moves with you with Inogen Portable Oxygen Concentrators. FREE info. kit. 1-866-477-9045.
BATH & SHOWER updates in as little as 1 DAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & military discounts available. 1-877-543-9189.
NATIONAL
BECOME A PUBLISHED author. We want to read your book! Dorrance Publishing trusted since 1920. Consultation, production, promotion & distribution. Call for free author’s guide 1-877-729-4998 or visit dorranceinfo.com/ads.
CONSUMER CELLULAR - same reliable, nationwide coverage as the largest carriers. No long-term contract, no hidden fees, free activation. All plans feature unlimited talk & test, starting at just $20/mo. Call 1-877751-0866.
DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 400+ procedures. Real dental insurancenot just a discount plan. Get your free Information Kit with details! 1-855-5261060 www.dental50plus.com/ads #6258
DIRECTV STREAM - Carries the most local MLB Games! Choice Package $89.99/mo. for 12 mos. Stream on 20 devices at once. HBO Max incl. for 3 mos. (w/Choice Package or higher) No contract or hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-859-0405.
DON'T LET THE stairs limit your mobility! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-833399-3595.
DONATE YOUR CAR to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800245-0398.
ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING Forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule free LeafFilter estimate today. 20% Off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-833-610-1936.
HOME BREAK-INS TAKE less than 60 seconds. Don’t wait! Protect your family, your home, your assets now for as little as 70¢ a day! Call 1-844-591-7951.
JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL installation costs! (Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer. Offer ends 3/30/25) Call 1-844-501-3208.
MOBILEHELP, AMERICA'S PREMIER mobile medical alert system. Whether you're home or away. For safety & peace of mind. No long term contracts! Free brochure! 1-888-489-3936.
!!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! GIBSON, FENDER, MARTIN, Etc. 1930’s to 1980’s. TOP DOLLAR PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 1866-433-8277
NATIONAL
PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase* Call 1-855-948-6176 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move.
REPLACE YOUR ROOF w/the best looking & longest lasting material steel from Erie Metal Roofs! 3 styles & multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer up to 50% off install + Additional 10% off install (military, health & 1st responders.) 1-833-370-1234.
STRUGGLING TO HEAR? Audien Hearing delivers crystal-clear sound with affordable, invisible hearing aids. Starting at $189! Call Now: 1-888-760-1015
WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP: A small amount of water can cause major damage to your home. Our trusted professionals do complete repairs to protect your family & your home’s value! Call 24/7: 1-888872-2809. Have zip code!
WE BUY HOUSES FOR CASH AS-IS! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process: Call, get cash offer & get paid. Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-844-877-5833.
WESLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC Timeshare Cancellation Experts. Over $50,000,000 in timeshare debt & fees cancelled in 2019. Get free info package & learn how to get rid of your timeshare! Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. 1-833-308-1971.
PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE AT TOWNLIVELY.COM
SEASONAL
COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640 FIREWOOD YOU CUT, YOU SAVE EASY ACCESS. 717-587-3954
SEASONED FIREWOOD: HARDWOOD Cut, split, stockpiled, $80/half cord skid, $150/Cord. Delivery available. 1161 Clay Rd Lititz 717-341-8715 call/text
LOST & FOUND
FOUND
SERVICES RENDERED
ALLEGIANT TREE CARE
Honest pricing w/25 yrs. exp.! Fully ins. Tree pruning/removal • Stump grinding. FREE ESTIMATES! Call: 717-598-9857
AMISH MOVING COMPANY
AMISH CLEANOUTS
Will move households (will go out of state). Fair prices for Clean Outs of Attics, Basements. 717-442-3301
ANDY’S DRYWALL
Interior Remodeling, Hanging, Finishing, Framing, Painting, Basements, Additions, Insured. PA 022669. 717-587-4102
BRADY'S PAINTING WALLPAPERING specialists. Res/Com. Painting, wood finishing, wallpaper, pressure washing, custom deck, complete remodeling. Free est. Insured. Tim, 717-653-8586
CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053
CONCRETE FLOOR COATINGS in DURALAST, EPOXY, METALLICS. We also offer Vinyl plank floor install. TRUFLOORS | 717-687-1300
DO GENERAL HAULING - Construction Clean Up, Also Buildings, Basements, Yards, Odd Jobs. Call 717-392-7855
DO YOU KNOW what’s in your water? Leaf Home Water Solutions offers FREE water testing and whole home water treatment systems that can be installed in as little as one day. 15% off your entire purchase. Plus 10% senior & military discounts. Restrictions apply. Schedule your FREE test today. Call 1866-996-1526
DON’S KITCHEN CABINETS & INTERIOR PAINTING Call 717-449-3235.
DRYWALL & PLASTER REPAIR, warr. work; Prompt, clean, neat, prof. Satisfaction guar. 717-951-5077, MasterPlaster.
ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debrisblocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. Plus 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-791-1626
HARDWOOD FLOOR REFINISHING & INSTALLATION Since 1996. Affordable. Superb work. Licensed. woodfloor.simdif.com 717-468-1164
HAULING, JUNK REMOVAL. Bsmts, sheds, garages cleaned out. Tree brush. Odd jobs. We also move people. Free est. Visa/MC/ Disc/AmEx. 717-456-6051; 410-688-7569 CRASS HAULING
JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL installation costs! Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer. (Offer ends 3/30/25.) Call 1-844826-2535
JUNK REMOVAL
Basements, garages, attics, appliances. Five Star Property Service, 717-278-1030
NEED TASKS COMPLETED AROUND HOME?
Let a HANDYMAN AT HOME RIGHT REPAIR help you today! No job too small. FREE ESTIMATES Lic./Insd. 717-449-8551
PAINTING BY MR. NEIL
Residential Specialist. Int. & Ext. Also PLASTERING, Wallpaper Removal, & Custom Staining, 717-871-0110.
PAINTING DONE RIGHT Int/Ext. Res/Com
Detailed custom painting. 33yrs. exp/Refs. All related services, etc. 717-286-5464
STROKE AND CARDIOVASCULAR disease are leading causes of death, according to the American Heart Association. Screenings can provide peace of mind or early detection! Contact Life Line Screening to schedule your screening. Special offer - 5 screenings for just $149. Call 1-866-518-8391.
STUMP GRINDING
Free estimates. Insured. Call or text Mitzel’s Stump Grinding 717-858-9347
STUMP GRINDING/REMOVAL!
Top soil if desired. Reasonable pricing. FREE ESTIMATES! Call: 717-598-9857
TONE’S SOLID CONTRUCTION
Remodel • Basements • Additions Decks • Fences, etc. We do it all! Insd./PA176621 | 717-984-3865
SAFE STEP. NORTH America’s #1 Walk-In Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1,600 off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step: 1-833-356-1954. SILVER SPRING
VAN’S TREES VAN’S TREES: Shrub, Tree trimming. WINTER PRICES! Cleanups. SP Senior Rates. Insured. 717-393-7729
WE TRANSFORM YOUR kitchen in less time, with less stress, at an amazing value. Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. Call today for a free estimate. 1-844887-5145 (PA017137).
PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE AT TOWNLIVELY.COM
ITEMS WANTED
ALWAYS BUYING
Classic, Muscle & Sports Cars Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561
BUYING CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com
CORVETTES WANTED 1953 thru 2019 Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561
DONATE YOUR CAR, truck, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877-327-0686 today!
GET A BREAK on your taxes! Donate your car, truck, or SUV to assist the blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, no-cost vehicle pickup and secure a generous tax credit for 2025. Call Heritage for the Blind Today at 1-844-320-2804 today!
I BUY COSTUME & fine JEWELRY. 50 years experience. Pay cash. Will travel. Honest. Call Jane. 484-345-0884
What’s in The Fridge?
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
Do you know about The Fridge? No, I’m not talking about a typical run-of-themill refrigerator that you can find in nearly every kitchen of nearly every home. If you swap the neglected Tupperware container of old leftovers with locally sourced bar bites and replace the shelf of half-used condiments with hundreds of craft beers, you no longer have a common man’s icebox; you have The Fridge, a bottle shop and pizza cafélocated at 534 N. Mulberry St., Lancaster.
The Fridge joined Lancaster city’s eclectic roster of eateries and bistros in 2011, but to understand its role in the local community, we have to go all the way back to the very beginning of the 18th century (bear with me).
In 1709, German immigrants made their new home in Conestoga, the fourth settlement of its kind in Lancaster County. Among the many cultural traditions and customs brought from their European homeland, the first German-Americans arrived with a mighty thirst for beer. At first, beer was brewed inside taverns and inns, but breweries quickly began popping up to match the growing community’s penchant for pints. By the 19th century, Lancaster County was a well-known hotbed of breweries, earning the nickname Little
Munich in 1868 after The Daily Intelligencer published a story that read, “Lancaster in America occupies the same position that Munich does in Germany,” citing the area’s rapidly growing brewing industry.
Now let’s fast-forward to 2019. On a warm spring afternoon, I was sitting beside a console television on a sidewalk in downtown Lancaster city. I had greatly underestimated the weight of the massive appliance - which I found on the sidewalk a few minutes earlier - and I was only able to carry it halfway to my apartment before losing my grip. I sat next to the TV in defeat, cursing my hubris and wondering how I was going to finish my poorly thought-out venture, when the friendly face of Wyatt Deutsch appeared. Wyatt, a Warwick High School alumnus and recent graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, was dropping off his resume at local restaurants and cafes. Instead of finding a job, he found a gargantuan TV and a sweaty fool. After Wyatt graciously helped me haul the TV to my apartment, I spent a few minutes talking to him and his now-wife, Alex Douglas-Deutsch, who told me about their dream of running a restaurant together someday.
At this point, you’re probably wondering what this article is even about. Well, now you know two things: Beer has played
Food safety course planned
Penn State Extension will offer a ServSafe Food Safety Manager course in Room 149 at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. The program will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28. The exam will begin at 11 a.m. on Feb. 28. Registration is required by Friday, Feb. 14.
The in-person training will help participants learn how to prevent contamination of food by properly receiving, storing, preparing, cooking, cooling, and serving the food, as well as proper methods of sanitizing food service
an important role in communities across Lancaster County for hundreds of years, and Wyatt Deutsch is the kind of guy who helps you carry a 100-pound. TV down the block. In April 2024, Wyatt took over as owner of The Fridge, after he and Alex spent a few years learning the ins and outs of the local craft beer and food industry as it weathered the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. “It’s really something how in the blink of an eye your whole life changes,” Wyatt said. “That’s the thing Alex says all the time, ‘How many people can say they chased their dream?’”
Wyatt’s vision for The Fridge is reflective of the beer industry’s longstanding importance to the Lancaster community. Although he has no desire to change the formula that made The Fridge a cornerstone of the local craft beer scene, Wyatt said he’s brainstorming a few ideas
to expand the restaurant’s role in the community, such as organizing public events and opening a neighborhood bar in the West End.
“Lancaster’s a really tightknit community, and we want to get more involved,” added Wyatt. “Whether you’re in Lititz, Strasburg or down in Solanco, you want a good community, and we’re fortunate to have that backbone.”
In addition to the closeness of the Lancaster community as a whole, Wyatt attested to the camaraderie between the area’s growing number of craft breweries. “That’s my favorite thing about this community specifically; we’re all trying to help each other out,” Wyatt said. “There are more than 30 breweries in the county now, and we like to recommend them to visitors. Each brewery is getting better and better every year.”
For more information, visit https://beerfridge lancaster.com.
Send Me a Pro launches in Lancaster
facilities. The course will be taught by certified ServSafe instructors.
Participants who complete the course and pass the multiple-choice exam with a score of 70% or higher will receive a ServSafe Food Protection Manager certificate. This certificate is good for five years.
The course fee covers the cost of the most recent edition of the “ServSafe Manager” book, virtual study materials, handouts, class instruction, a review, and the exam.
To register to learn more, visit https://extension.psu .edu/food-safety-manager -certificate-training-op tions or call 877-345-0691.
Send Me a Pro, a franchise specializing in connecting homeowners with local professionals, has announced its launch in Lancaster. Starting with a focus on handyman services, Send Me a Pro aims to provide residents with reliable, efficient and high-quality home maintenance solutions.
Ben Franco, the owner of the Lancaster branch, brings experience and dedication to the community. As a seasoned entrepreneur and resident of Lancaster, Franco understands the unique needs of local homeowners. With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfac-
tion, Franco and his team of skilled handymen are ready to tackle any home project, big or small.
In the near future, Send Me a Pro plans to expand its services to include house cleaners, personal trainers, tutors and more. The expansion will further support the Lancaster community by offering a comprehensive range of trusted professionals to meet various home and personal needs.
For more information about Send Me a Pro and the services offered, visit https:// lancastercentral.sendmea pro.com or contactlancaster central@sendmeapro.com or 717-913-8277.
Wyatt Deutsch